Meet Suffolk’s new park master

Suffolk County boasts the largest local government parkland system in the nation, with more than 46,000 acres spread across 14 parks, four golf courses, four oceanfront beaches, four marinas, seven campgrounds, two equestrian centers and 200 historic buildings. So it must be a big job to handle all of that.
Suffolk announced today it selected John ...

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Just wanted to say that I think we are pretty lucky here on LI to have the type of beaches and parks that we do. Hopefully, our counties and towns will make sure to preserve as much of it as we can for our future generations.

As a canine behaviorist and trainer, and as a lifelong Suffolk County taxpayer, I would like to see a dozen or so new dog parks created so those of us who support and care for the parks can enjoy them along with all the other recreational activities that my money supports. It benefits all of society when dogs are allowed to play and socialize with other dogs, as it creates friendly, well-behaved dogs less apt to engage in excessive barking or destructive behavior. Successful dog parks exist throughout the USA, and there is no reason Long Island cannot catch up with the rest of the nation in allowing those of us who wish to exercise with our beloved dogs to do so legally.